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the president calls the romney/ryan plan, bad math. david? >> abc's david kerley at the white house tonight, david, our thanks to you. >>> i want to bring in rick klein tracking all this for us too, as well. rick, the obama campaign has got to be happy with the numbers we showed at the top of the broadcast but also happy with something else tonight. let's go to the battleground map. you've been doing the math. abc news projecting obama with a considerable lead there when it comes to the electoral map and one state could change the game here, you say >> that's right. take a look at this. if you were to add in ohio's 18 votes for president obama all of a sudden he has a commanding lead, 255 of the 270 he needs. he'd only need one or more states to win. if romney doesn't win ohio he would virtually have to win every other battleground state to have a chance. >> rick, i wanted to take you back to the image we saw in david kerley's report. the pizza shop owner and when he walked in he said look at this guy's guns. i've never seen one so big, 6'3"
the president calls the romney/ryan plan, bad math. david? >> abc's david kerley at the white house tonight, david, our thanks to you. >>> i want to bring in rick klein tracking all this for us too, as well. rick, the obama campaign has got to be happy with the numbers we showed at the top of the broadcast but also happy with something else tonight. let's go to the battleground map. you've been doing the math. abc news projecting obama with a considerable lead there when it comes...
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after wisconsin, the ryan/romney show will split up. as romney heads to florida. and ryan to iowa. with two candidates, a chance to cover twice as much ground. ♪ jonathan karl, abc news, high point, north carolina. >> president obama, welcomed ryan to the race. during a fund raiser in chicago. at the mention of ryan's name, the crowd began to boo. president obama cut them off and said ryan is a decent family man. the president said he is an articulate spokesman for mr. romney's vision but mr. obama does not agree fundamentally with the vision and the president attacked ryan's economic plan. >> they have tried to sell us this trickle-down fairy dust before and guess what it did not work. >> the president and paul ryan are both campaigning today in iowa. >>> mitt romney campaigns today in florida where there are so many electoral votes at stake. our campaign coverage continues this morning with abc news political analyst cokie roberts on what ryan brings to the gop ticket. >> reporter: mitt romney's choice of paul ryan as his runningmate has certainly made conservatives enthusiasti
after wisconsin, the ryan/romney show will split up. as romney heads to florida. and ryan to iowa. with two candidates, a chance to cover twice as much ground. ♪ jonathan karl, abc news, high point, north carolina. >> president obama, welcomed ryan to the race. during a fund raiser in chicago. at the mention of ryan's name, the crowd began to boo. president obama cut them off and said ryan is a decent family man. the president said he is an articulate spokesman for mr. romney's vision...
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with 26 days before the election. >> romney running mate paul ryan arrived in kentucky where he will face-off for 90 minutes with the vice president joe biden. it will be ryan's first debate on the national stage. with the race so close there is extra pressure for him to turn in a clutch performance. >> vice president biden travels to the debate site later today. he had several mock debates with the paul ryan stand-in, maryland congressman chris van holland. with biden all week. helping him prep. and in a sign of how good he feels, the prospects, the first campaign event after the debate will be in wisconsin. in paul ryan's backyard. >>> the vice presidential debate gets under way at 9:00 eastern time. our own martha raddatz will moderate and we will carry it live. >>> as for the top of the ticket, there are questions this morning about where mitt romney stands on abortion. romney said in an interview tuesday that he has no plans for abortion legislation if elected. but anti-abortion advocates reminded him of his pledge to do everything in his power to promote a culture of life. and
with 26 days before the election. >> romney running mate paul ryan arrived in kentucky where he will face-off for 90 minutes with the vice president joe biden. it will be ryan's first debate on the national stage. with the race so close there is extra pressure for him to turn in a clutch performance. >> vice president biden travels to the debate site later today. he had several mock debates with the paul ryan stand-in, maryland congressman chris van holland. with biden all week....
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but the romney/ryan team all of a sudden sees an opening. not on the economy, which is improving. but rather, the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya, which resulted in the death of the ambassador and three other americans. >> he is doubling down on denial. when the vice president of the united states directly contradicts the testimony, sworn testimony of state department officials, american citizens have a right to know just what's going on. >> reporter: romney was referring to the debate. one of the first questions from abc's martha raddatz. asking joe biden why there wasn't more security in benghazi, libya. >> we weren't told they wanted more security. we did not know they wanted more security. >> reporter: who is the we in that statement? just the white house, says the president's spokesman. >> good morning, everyone. >> reporter: this story has such a big chance of spinning out of control, that secretary of state clinton, went before cameras to try and explain. >> to this day, we do not have a complete picture. >> reporter: the romney's team move, part of a search for undec
but the romney/ryan team all of a sudden sees an opening. not on the economy, which is improving. but rather, the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya, which resulted in the death of the ambassador and three other americans. >> he is doubling down on denial. when the vice president of the united states directly contradicts the testimony, sworn testimony of state department officials, american citizens have a right to know just what's going on. >> reporter: romney was referring to...
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but there is uncertainty surrounding the romney/ryan tax cut plan. because they haven't specified the deductions that will be closed and we know where the big money is, charitable deductions, employee-provided health care. all of those, you either, hit only the rich, or you hit the middle class. >> during the great depression, we raised taxes five years in a row, it was disaster, it expended the depression. what does president obama want to do, raise taxes. take it out of the productive economy and give it to the nonproductive economy. >> the percentage of gdp has gone way up. this is the thinking that got us in the problem in the. first place. >> we got to take a break. lots more to come for our powerhouse roundtable. ♪ [ construction sounds ] ♪ [ watch ticking ] [ engine revs ] come in. ♪ got the coffee. that was fast. we're outta here. ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ [ male announcer ] how could a luminous protein in jellyfish, impact life expectancy in the u.s., real estate in hong kong, and the optics industry in germany? at t. rowe price, we unde
but there is uncertainty surrounding the romney/ryan tax cut plan. because they haven't specified the deductions that will be closed and we know where the big money is, charitable deductions, employee-provided health care. all of those, you either, hit only the rich, or you hit the middle class. >> during the great depression, we raised taxes five years in a row, it was disaster, it expended the depression. what does president obama want to do, raise taxes. take it out of the productive...
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they go after the ryan budget. on the stump every single day and in their ads. >> 50% lightning rod. lot of people were surprised by this joke that president obama made. several weeks ago, mitt romney took a lot of flak for making a birther joke. now the president makes a birther joke. was it a wise move. >> when mitt r0mney does. when barack obama does it, they're doing exactly the same thing, they're playing to their base. he's reminding all of his voters, boys, watch out for these other guys, they don't think i was born here. >> that's really the game here, excite the base on both sides. then target the tiny sliver of undecided votes. >> probably fewer than 5% of the voters right now. >> george stephanopoulos, we appreciate it. we want to remind people, george stephanopoulos has a big show this morning, including the interview we mentioned with vice presidential nominee paul ryan. >>> plus the powerhouse roundtable. it's "this week" with george stephanopoulos. thank you, george. >>> in just two days will mark th
they go after the ryan budget. on the stump every single day and in their ads. >> 50% lightning rod. lot of people were surprised by this joke that president obama made. several weeks ago, mitt romney took a lot of flak for making a birther joke. now the president makes a birther joke. was it a wise move. >> when mitt r0mney does. when barack obama does it, they're doing exactly the same thing, they're playing to their base. he's reminding all of his voters, boys, watch out for...
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ryan's medicare plan that dominated headlines for more than a week. and then, the abortion and rape discussion after the comments of a republican senate candidate. >> there's some people who are having trouble understanding our message. >> reporter: all, as the campaign hopes to turn next week's convention into an opportunity to introduce romney and try and set a tone of optimism for the future. >> we're going to talk about the soul of america, what makes this nation unique and exceptional on the history of the earth. >> reporter: in fact, in tampa, expect to hear a lot of republican rhetoric about the future. >> america will stay strong and prosperous and free and the hope of the earth. thank you so very much. great to be with you. thank you. >> reporter: meanwhile, the president is happy to talk about just about anything other than the latest jobs numbers. and this morning, he uses his weekly radio address to make his claim that he has strengthened medicare. dan, he's putting out a new ad today in battleground states, saying that mitt romney would b
ryan's medicare plan that dominated headlines for more than a week. and then, the abortion and rape discussion after the comments of a republican senate candidate. >> there's some people who are having trouble understanding our message. >> reporter: all, as the campaign hopes to turn next week's convention into an opportunity to introduce romney and try and set a tone of optimism for the future. >> we're going to talk about the soul of america, what makes this nation unique...
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ryan's challenge? to be seen as credible and keep romney's momentum going. in most battleground states, the race is essentially tied, and obama's lead in ohio appears to be narrowing. ryan has only previously participated in around eight debates for his congressional seat. the vice president has run for president twice, debating 16 times, plus squaring off against sarah palin for the gig he has now. >> can i call you joe? >> reporter: biden has been cramming, studying ryan's positions and the book, "young guns," the book that the congressman co-wrote, looking for fodder. >> i just want to make sure when i say these things that i don't have the congressman saying, "no, no, no, i don't have that position." >> reporter: though he is known for gaffes and verbosity, the structure of the debates seems to help him, forcing him to be concise and stick to script. >> he's fast on the cuff. he's a witty guy. he knows who he is and he's been doing this for 40 years. >> reporter: in addition to watching clips of the vice president's many debates, ryan has studied news cl
ryan's challenge? to be seen as credible and keep romney's momentum going. in most battleground states, the race is essentially tied, and obama's lead in ohio appears to be narrowing. ryan has only previously participated in around eight debates for his congressional seat. the vice president has run for president twice, debating 16 times, plus squaring off against sarah palin for the gig he has now. >> can i call you joe? >> reporter: biden has been cramming, studying ryan's...
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>> reporter: biden went right at ryan over mitt romney's controversial comments calling 47% of americans who don't pay income taxes irresponsible. >> the idea, if you heard that, that little sol little quill on 47%, you think he just made a mistake, then i got a bridge to sell you. >> i think the vice president very well knows sometimes the words don't come out of your mouth the right way. >> but i always say what i mean. >> reporter: when biden wasn't talking, he seemed oddly amused. by our count -- smiling or breaking out in laughter 92 separate times. expressive, often interrupting and occasionally personal. >> this is a bunch of stuff. look, here's the deal. >> what does that mean, a bunch of stuff? >> well, it means it's simply inaccurate. >> it's irish. >> it -- it is. we irish call it malarkey. >> thanks for the translation. >> reporter: and ryan needled ryan over the president's performance in last week's debate. >> i know you're under a lot of duress to make up for lost ground. but i think people would be better served if we don't keep interrupting each other. >> reporter: abc's
>> reporter: biden went right at ryan over mitt romney's controversial comments calling 47% of americans who don't pay income taxes irresponsible. >> the idea, if you heard that, that little sol little quill on 47%, you think he just made a mistake, then i got a bridge to sell you. >> i think the vice president very well knows sometimes the words don't come out of your mouth the right way. >> but i always say what i mean. >> reporter: when biden wasn't talking, he...
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. >> ryan lochte. >> oh! ha-ha! remix. i like it. >> ha-ha. >> of course, this week, olympics get busy with track and field. could get mitt romney's vice presidential pick next week. >> huge week in the news. >> lots to look forward to. come right back here on "world news now." >> announcer: this abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades.
. >> ryan lochte. >> oh! ha-ha! remix. i like it. >> ha-ha. >> of course, this week, olympics get busy with track and field. could get mitt romney's vice presidential pick next week. >> huge week in the news. >> lots to look forward to. come right back here on "world news now." >> announcer: this abc's "world news now," informing insomniacs for two decades.
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mitt romney canceled three in virginia. moving westward to ohio, where he met up with paul ryan. >> today when we get home put in our prayers the people who are in the east coast in the wake of this big storm that is coming. let's not forget those fellow americans of ours. >> reporter: the race as close as ever. a point dram titatized in the o ad tt the 2000 race was decided by 537 votes in florida. >> if you are thinking that your vote doesn't count that it won't matter. well, back then there were probably at least 537 people who felt the same way. >> reporter: mitt romney picked up the endorsements of two of iowa newspapers that supported obama last time. one that hasn't supported a republican since richard nixon. with the storm coming and the race so tight, both campaigns are trying to bank as many votes as possible in states with early voting. the super storm has not stopped the campaign. mitt romney campaigning in three states monday. the president will be on the trail as well, campaigning in florida. jonathan karl, ab
mitt romney canceled three in virginia. moving westward to ohio, where he met up with paul ryan. >> today when we get home put in our prayers the people who are in the east coast in the wake of this big storm that is coming. let's not forget those fellow americans of ours. >> reporter: the race as close as ever. a point dram titatized in the o ad tt the 2000 race was decided by 537 votes in florida. >> if you are thinking that your vote doesn't count that it won't matter....
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of the romney tax plan even when he was pressed. >> you haven't given me the math. >> well, i don't have the, it would take me too long to go through all the math. >> reporter: the president is in nevada tonight for what insiders call three days of debate camp at a resort outside of las vegas. they too are trying to lower expectations and believe accounts that the romney campaign is convinced debates are about moments. >> the idea that i am anti-immigrant is repulsive. >> romney will come armed with several one-liners. >> clearly, they have been practicing zirng angers and linr months. that's not what the american people are looking for. >> the president is being coached to be crisper and shorten his answers. the former democratic candidate says mr. obama need to avoid being irritable. >> he has to relax, show a little sense of humor. show why he is lookable. >> reporter: the debate wednesday night is set for 90 minutes and will be entirely on domestic issues. the first half on jobs and the economy. the second half on health care and other issues. david kerley, abc news, the white h
of the romney tax plan even when he was pressed. >> you haven't given me the math. >> well, i don't have the, it would take me too long to go through all the math. >> reporter: the president is in nevada tonight for what insiders call three days of debate camp at a resort outside of las vegas. they too are trying to lower expectations and believe accounts that the romney campaign is convinced debates are about moments. >> the idea that i am anti-immigrant is repulsive....
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romney hit a pancake brunch with one of the latest republicans to endorse him. wisconsin representative paul ryan. >> this president sacrificed medicare to pay for obama care which is another good reason why in 2012 we're going to get him out of office. >> i think they should coalesce around the romney campaign and move on to the general election. >> reporter: newt gingrich's ride could come to an end in wisconsin. he's acknowledging romney could be the nominee. >> i think he clearly has a chance to do it, and i finishing he does succeed in doing it, obviously, i'll support him. i'm sure rick santorum will support him. >> reporter: but santorum isn't conceding yet. >> this race isn't even at halftime. >> reporter: santorum would need to win 74% of the remaining delegates to win the nomination. even so, he sounds ready to take his fight to the floor of the republican convention in tampa. >> so many of the delegates ghog the convention are unbound delegates. >> reporter: santorum is counting on a victory in his home state of pennsylvania later this month to keep h
romney hit a pancake brunch with one of the latest republicans to endorse him. wisconsin representative paul ryan. >> this president sacrificed medicare to pay for obama care which is another good reason why in 2012 we're going to get him out of office. >> i think they should coalesce around the romney campaign and move on to the general election. >> reporter: newt gingrich's ride could come to an end in wisconsin. he's acknowledging romney could be the nominee. >> i...
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." >> first mitt romney heads to ohio to begin a three-day bus tour with runningmate paul ryan. >> with 42 days to go, the stakes couldn't be any higher. abc's karen travers is in washington. karen? >> reporter: good morning, john. good morning, sunny. officially six weeks until election day. yesterday, mitt romney was stumping in colorado while president obama stopped by "the view." don't call it a reset, but this week, mitt romney will be aggressively storming the campaign trail. >> we are going to get this country on the right track to do what needs to be done. >> reporter: he continued his swing through colorado, the state president obama won in 2008, but is in a dead heat six weeks out from election day. in an interview with abc news, romney said voters have an important choice. >> my job is to present in as clear a manner as i can, my view of how to get this economy going. and contrast it with the view of a president who is a status quo, economic model president. >> reporter: today, romney kicks off a bus tour in battleground ohio. this is the last full week of campaigning, before
." >> first mitt romney heads to ohio to begin a three-day bus tour with runningmate paul ryan. >> with 42 days to go, the stakes couldn't be any higher. abc's karen travers is in washington. karen? >> reporter: good morning, john. good morning, sunny. officially six weeks until election day. yesterday, mitt romney was stumping in colorado while president obama stopped by "the view." don't call it a reset, but this week, mitt romney will be aggressively storming...